Santhosh Augustine, M.D.
NPI 1689663700 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lumberton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santhosh Augustine, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lumberton, NC (NPI 1689663700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689663700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 96-00445 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
156 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 83 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 34 | $156 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $62 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 11 | $154 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$156 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 180 | 54 |
| Famotidine | 94 | 27 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 80 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 77 | 22 |
| Sucralfate | 73 | 27 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 40 | 15 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$208 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-20
- Last updated
- 2017-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santhosh Augustine's NPI number?
- Santhosh Augustine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689663700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santhosh Augustine's specialty?
- Santhosh Augustine is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santhosh Augustine located?
- Santhosh Augustine's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358-3014.
- What is Santhosh Augustine's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santhosh Augustine is (910) 739-0770.
- Does Santhosh Augustine accept Medicare?
- Santhosh Augustine is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santhosh Augustine's NPI active?
- Yes — Santhosh Augustine's NPI (1689663700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.